Category: What’s Happening
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Avtar Singh Billing accepts Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature
By Balwant Sanghera VANCOUVER: This year’s first Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature worth $25,000 went to California-based Avtar Singh Billing for his book Khali Khoohan Di Katha (The Story of Empty Wells). The second prize of $5,000 each was shared by Jasbir Singh Bhullar (Gurmukhi) and Zubaid Ahmad (Shahmukhi). Started by Indo-Canadian businessman Barj Dhahan, the Dhahan…
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Canada’s Wanda McDonald explains why she became Sikh
By Jagpal Singh Tiwana HALIFAX: Ms Wanda McDonald of Halifax, Canada, has made history by becoming the first Sikh woman to wear turban (she calls it dastar) with her uniform of the Canadian Royal Navy.
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Gujarati-origin Nadir Patel appointed Canadian high commissioner in India
News East West TORONTO: Canada has followed the example of America in appointing an Indian-origin diplomat as its envoy in India. It is Gujarati-origin Nadir Patel, 44, who will be Canada’s new high commissioner in India. Patel, who came to Canada with his parents when he was very young, will take the place of Stewart…
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Sexy Kerala police officer Merin Joseph creates fan frenzy over her looks
News East West MUMBAI: Good-looking Kerala IPS officer Merin Joseph went viral on social media just after she took over as ACP of Kochi. Many users complimented her for her good looks and suggested they didn’t mind getting arrested by her. Some even went on to suggest they could start thieving to get arrested by…